alcohol Flashcards
1
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carcinogens
A
things that increase the chance of getting cancer
e.g smoking, alcohol, radiation
2
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what are the two types of radiaton and what do they do
A
ionising and non-ionising
causes cancer by damaging the dna with xrays ,uv and gamma rays
3
Q
what does alcohol do to the body
A
It is absorbed into the blood stream from the gut passing easily into the body tissues, including the brain, affecting the nervous system, making you react slower than usual
4
Q
short term affects of drinking
A
feeling cheerful
feeling relaxed
lack of judgement
reflexes slow down
heart beat increases
loses inhibitions
alcohol poisoning is consumed too much
5
Q
long term affects of alcohol
A
liver cancer
makes the brain soft, pulpy textured losing its structure, leads to cirrhosis in the liver
